STEFFY STANDS UP TO TAYLOR, REFUSES TO LEAVE FINN AMID EXPLOSIVE LUNA PATERNITY BOMBSHELL

Steffy Forrester is standing her ground in the face of family pressure after a shocking revelation that has the entire Forrester clan reeling. In a twist that no one saw coming, Dr. John “Finn” Finnegan has discovered that he is Luna Nozawa’s biological father, the result of a past relationship with his aunt Poppy Nozawa.

FINN’S EMOTIONAL CONFRONTATION WITH LUNA

The bombshell dropped when Finn held a trembling Luna and revealed the truth that should have been known all along—he’s her father. The emotional scene unfolded at Bill Spencer’s residence, where Luna couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

“This makes no sense,” she stammered, clearly in shock.

Finn explained that he had run his own paternity test after suspecting the truth, confronting Poppy who repeatedly denied it until the evidence became overwhelming. With raw emotion, he told Luna how he asked Poppy many times if he was the father, but she insisted the baby wasn’t his.

“If only she’d told me the truth, our lives could have been so different,” Finn lamented, revealing that he would have loved her completely—something Luna confessed was all she ever wanted.

The revelation explains the inexplicable connection Luna felt toward Finn, despite their troubled history. Their emotional moment ended with Luna sobbing and holding her newfound father, a heartbreaking scene of what might have been.

TAYLOR PRESSURES STEFFY TO LEAVE FINN

Meanwhile, at the cliff house, Taylor Hayes shocked Steffy by urging her to take the kids and move to Eric’s house immediately. The experienced psychiatrist fears that Luna—who previously tried to kill Steffy—will gradually become enmeshed in their lives if Steffy stays with Finn.

“She’s a psycho!” Ridge Forrester declared after arriving and learning about the situation, siding firmly with Taylor.

Taylor’s maternal instincts are in overdrive, as she can’t bear the thought of losing another child to violence. Her concern that history might repeat itself—drawing parallels between Luna and Sheila Carter—has her convinced that Steffy needs to protect herself and her children by leaving Finn.

STEFFY REFUSES TO ABANDON HER HUSBAND

Despite the pressure from both her parents, Steffy made it crystal clear that she wouldn’t leave her husband. In a powerful display of loyalty, she stood up to Taylor and Ridge, insisting that Luna will remain in prison for the rest of her life, making her mother’s concerns unnecessary.

The family is clearly divided about how to handle this explosive situation. Ridge and Taylor see Luna as a serious threat, much like Sheila, while Steffy remains committed to her marriage vows through this crisis.

This isn’t the first time Steffy has had to deal with Finn’s complicated family connections, but this revelation about him fathering a child with his aunt years ago takes things to a whole new level of scandal.

CARTER COMES CLEAN TO HOPE

In another dramatic development at Forrester Creations, Carter Walton confessed to Hope Logan that Daphne Rose kissed him and is returning to Paris as a result. His commitment to honesty shows real growth, as he emphasized wanting to be different from the other men who’ve hurt Hope in the past.

“I never want to hurt you,” Carter told Hope as he put his arms around her, explaining that he knows what she’s been through with other men and wants to be better.

In a surprising twist, Hope revealed she already knew about the kiss with Daphne, responding with a mysterious smirk that suggests she may have more complex feelings about the situation than Carter expected. This reaction leaves many wondering what Hope might be planning.

DAPHNE’S SUDDEN DEPARTURE PLANS

Across town, Daphne is preparing to leave town abruptly, telling herself she wasn’t supposed to fall for Carter. When Zende Forrester arrived to discuss a fragrance for Hope For The Future, she informed him they would need to continue their collaboration remotely since she’s leaving.

A confused Zende reminded her that Steffy brought her to Los Angeles to do a job and questioned if her sudden exit has something to do with Carter. Daphne’s deflection speaks volumes, raising questions about whether she’s truly leaving or if this is part of a larger scheme.

As these dramatic events unfold, one thing is certain—the revelation of Luna’s true paternity has sent shockwaves through the lives of everyone involved, and the fallout is just beginning. Will Steffy’s loyalty to Finn prove wise or dangerous? Can Finn truly process what it means to be Luna’s father? And what exactly is Hope planning now that she knows about Daphne and Carter?

Stay tuned as these explosive storylines continue to develop on The Bold and the Beautiful.